Lorenzo Carter to return to Atlanta Falcons on 2-year deal

Jan 8, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Giovani Bernard (25) is tackled by Atlanta Falcons linebacker Lorenzo Carter (9) during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Pass rusher Lorenzo Carter is expected to sign a two-year contract to return to the Atlanta Falcons, multiple media outlets reported on Tuesday.

Financial terms were not reported for Carter, who recorded a career-high 58 tackles to go along with four sacks and an interception while starting all 17 games last season with the Falcons.

Carter, 27, has totaled 211 tackles, 18.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and two interceptions in 60 career games (50 starts).

The defensive end/linebacker was selected by the New York Giants in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft out of Georgia.

–Field Level Media

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